Friday, December 30, 2011

At Which Point We Call Our Son a "Trunk Tool"

The morning of the 24th, while Margaret and I slept, Tim decided to do acrossword puzzle. He pulled out one of the spare Washington Post puzzles hekeeps in his bag. Geek-ish, I know. The puzzle was from Valentine’s Day 2011. Yeah, a 10 month old puzzle.

Yes - there are no "coincidences" in life. I fully believe that this is true - Praying that this and other signs to come, will bring you all some peace in your hearts. God Bless you all, and bless your beautiful boy who is in the loving arms of our Father above.

So glad that Tim received his Jack sign. Know that you and Tim and Margaret have been close in our thoughts, and constantly in our prayers this holiday season. The evening after Christmas, we were driving across town and detoured to see Jack's tree. The beautiful blue lights certainly twinkled in the night. Your boy, your precious son, shines on...

Back commenting again. I was so touched by this I wanted to share it and let everyone else feel all this post had to offer. I decided to share the link on my personal facebook page and blog facebook page. I have tried uploading links for over a week and not one has worked on either page. I haven't been able to link up one blog post or share a single link for over a week. I even complained to the husband about it. So as I was copying and pasting the link to this post I was thinking, "Shit! it isn't going to work" and then it worked. It made me smile. Then I thought, "Yay! I can posts links to my blog and generate traffic!" Tried posting links to my blog and it wont post. Nothing. Touched.

As I read and retread this post I keep coming back to "what lifts one up".....Jack. Love you. Love the treasured ornament that will have a prominent place (on a grander tree next year) in our home always. Xoxox

Have been thinking of you and praying for you, Tim, and Margaret throughout the past several days--especially through Christmas. We have a blue ribbon bow on our tree and Jack's picture on our refrigerator. We'll remember. Love, prayers, hugs.

Perfect. Just perfect. I know how hard it is to be starting the New Year without him in your arms (even though he resides forever in your heart). What a wonderful son, to keep sending his messages of love from beyond.

I wish for a glimpse of heaven to find rest in my soul, knowing that my son is with his heavenly Father. I may have to wait until we are reunited. I find this to be difficult yet trust that the Bible and God's promises are true. I rely on these until we meet again.

God continues to amaze me as he shows signs and glimmers of Jack.I know he is there with you.He always will be.And even though I have never met him he is with my too.We continue to keep you all in our prayers.May God continue to watch over you and hold you close in the coming year.Peace to you all.

What a sweet, sweet soul Jack is to be sending you smooches from Heaven. Thank you for sharing your heart and your family amidst your grief. I grieve for you and carry your family in my heart. Since reading your story, I have thought of and prayed for you so much. Blessings to you in this new year...Jen

I know only of you and your family through your blog and have wanted so many times to comment but always hesitated. What words can I possibly offer that will ease a fraction of your pain. I may not worship or pray, but I do find myself praying for your family. I hope those prayers will make up for comforting words that I lack. Much love to you and your family this day and in all the days to follow.

where do I begin? Have written here anonymously since your son's passing. Telling you of signs I saw...lyrics about birds on the radio coming on just as I thought of your Jack, seeing a "Love is the Answer" necklace with birds and then a "Lake Anna" sign above it just as I thought of him. I've offered my words of encouragement as best I could. Well, Christmas Eve my daughter and I were out on errands when we should have been at church w my mom(plans had changed) and for some reason I can't explain I decided to drive to Jack's cross by the creek (hadn't seen it since Sept). I said a prayer as we passed and thought of you. Later that night my mom was taken to the ER and the short of it is now she has since passed away. I've asked for signs and thought of you more than ever. We went to her home yesterday and there was a tiny glass blue bird on her window sill. "Is that the sign?" I thought? I found 3 Post crosswords she had done, including the one from the 24th and took them to keep. On the way to the funeral home, a bird left me a "gift" on my windshield! I hope you can appreciate the humor when I thought, "I hope THAT isn't the sign!!". I since you read your Xmas Eve post about the crossword puzzle and who knows....Sorry for rambling. I feel your grief more than ever and hope to have the grace,courage and even sense of humor as you do. Love and blessings. I so admire you.

Anna - You and your family have been in my prayers this holiday season. Thank you for sharing the amazing signs you are receiving. They give all of us hope and comfort. I hope our prayers are doing some of the same for you.xoxo Kent

Anna, I believe so, so strongly in signs like these. My sister-in-law just got married a few days ago. She was thrilled but so sad her father wasn't there to walk her down the aisle. There was a school right next to her wedding ceremony venue. Schools always have signs, "Winter Break Until..." etc. This sign was welcoming home a serviceman whose name was the exact same as her father's. :-) I told her it was most definitely a sign from her father from above. I believe it so much.

I thought about you and your family a lot this past week. I will keep praying for you.

I spent some time this week with my cousin who lost his wife of 44 years last Christmas. I have been aware most of my life that this time of joy is also a time of tremendous sadness for many. This was an especially bittersweet season this year and your family was always on my mind.